Hex artist Eric Claypoole, who is based out of Berks County, has been hand-painting barn stars since he was a kid. The design pictured features roosters and a 12-point star. The number 12 generally represents the 12 apostles from the Bible.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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Two distlefinks, a German word meaning "thistle finch" or goldfinch birds, are the focus of this Eric Claypoole design. The birds are said to represent good luck. The heart represents love and the tulip represents faith. "Willkom" means "welcome to our home."

This design represents the sun, rain and fertility. Claypoole says this design calls for "crop abundance" and "fertility for life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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This distlefink design is also drawn for good luck, love, faith and a welcoming home.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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This design features a six-point star, which represents the Star of David. It represents peace, happiness, good luck and good health. Claypoole says the border signifies "smooth sailing through life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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This Irish-themed design features a shamrock and distlefink birds for good luck. The "Trinity tulips" are for faith: "Faith in yourself, faith in what you do and faith in your fellow man." The border signifies "smooth sailing through life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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This "Tree of Life" design symbolizes the simplicity of life and beauty. The tulips represent faith, hope and charity. The butterflies represent new life and new beginning.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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This design, "The Mighty Oak," features a rosette in the center to "keep away all ills." The "eternal chain" aspect means "to keep together." The oak leaves and acorns are for strength in mind and body. The border and ocean is for "smooth sailing in the autumn years of your life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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A 12-point star design.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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A 13-point star is pictured.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

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A butterfly and floral design is pictured. Claypoole encourages people to find their own meanings in his designs.

Hex artist Eric Claypoole, who is based out of Berks County, has been hand-painting barn stars since he was a kid. The design pictured features roosters and a 12-point star. The number 12 generally represents the 12 apostles from the Bible.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

Two distlefinks, a German word meaning "thistle finch" or goldfinch birds, are the focus of this Eric Claypoole design. The birds are said to represent good luck. The heart represents love and the tulip represents faith. "Willkom" means "welcome to our home."

This design represents the sun, rain and fertility. Claypoole says this design calls for "crop abundance" and "fertility for life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This distlefink design is also drawn for good luck, love, faith and a welcoming home.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This design features a six-point star, which represents the Star of David. It represents peace, happiness, good luck and good health. Claypoole says the border signifies "smooth sailing through life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This Irish-themed design features a shamrock and distlefink birds for good luck. The "Trinity tulips" are for faith: "Faith in yourself, faith in what you do and faith in your fellow man." The border signifies "smooth sailing through life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This "Tree of Life" design symbolizes the simplicity of life and beauty. The tulips represent faith, hope and charity. The butterflies represent new life and new beginning.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This design, "The Mighty Oak," features a rosette in the center to "keep away all ills." The "eternal chain" aspect means "to keep together." The oak leaves and acorns are for strength in mind and body. The border and ocean is for "smooth sailing in the autumn years of your life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

A 12-point star design.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

A 13-point star is pictured.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

A butterfly and floral design is pictured. Claypoole encourages people to find their own meanings in his designs.

Hex artist Eric Claypoole, who is based out of Berks County, has been hand-painting barn stars since he was a kid. The design pictured features roosters and a 12-point star. The number 12 generally represents the 12 apostles from the Bible.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

Two distlefinks, a German word meaning "thistle finch" or goldfinch birds, are the focus of this Eric Claypoole design. The birds are said to represent good luck. The heart represents love and the tulip represents faith. "Willkom" means "welcome to our home."

This design represents the sun, rain and fertility. Claypoole says this design calls for "crop abundance" and "fertility for life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This distlefink design is also drawn for good luck, love, faith and a welcoming home.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This design features a six-point star, which represents the Star of David. It represents peace, happiness, good luck and good health. Claypoole says the border signifies "smooth sailing through life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This Irish-themed design features a shamrock and distlefink birds for good luck. The "Trinity tulips" are for faith: "Faith in yourself, faith in what you do and faith in your fellow man." The border signifies "smooth sailing through life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This "Tree of Life" design symbolizes the simplicity of life and beauty. The tulips represent faith, hope and charity. The butterflies represent new life and new beginning.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

This design, "The Mighty Oak," features a rosette in the center to "keep away all ills." The "eternal chain" aspect means "to keep together." The oak leaves and acorns are for strength in mind and body. The border and ocean is for "smooth sailing in the autumn years of your life."

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

A 12-point star design.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

A 13-point star is pictured.

PHOTO: Eric Claypoole

A butterfly and floral design is pictured. Claypoole encourages people to find their own meanings in his designs.